Insulation and Weatherizing

The most-important door in your house might just be a blower door

by Don Mathis

Top 10 blunders that rot your house, waste your money, and make you sick by Joseph Lstiburek

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive. by Mike Guertin

Arguably the best protection against wind and rain penetration, two-piece bronze can be finicky to install by Chris Norris

Whether vinyl, silicone or bronze, an airtight seal is your best defense against the weather by Gary M. Katz

Building paper and adhesive-backed bituminous tape are vital ingredients in protecting a building from water damage by James R. Larson

A three-piece threshold provides extra weather protection, especially in exposed locations by Gary M. Katz

A deck that's built to withstand the weather is united with a small dining room by Anthony Simmonds

by Todd S. Pettinger

by Felix Marti